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sloppy steering box?

Posted By 50mercfan 8 Years Ago
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the steering box in my 55 customline is sloppy. steering wheel has probably has 3 or 4 inches of play. can you tighten these up like a gm box?

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Forum Post sloppy steering box? By 50mercfan ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post If the merc is like a 'bird, short answer is yes. But, if it's the "2... By miker ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Your '55 has a 2 tooth sector. Adjusting it can be done by jacking the... By Dobie ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Dobie, I read your post reply with interest on the adjustment &... By mrmike ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post The info I posted was a nearly direct verbatim from my '53 Ford shop... By Dobie ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thank you very much Dobie ! I will do that ! By mrmike ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Check your idler arm also for play By petew ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Also, check for pitman arm to bushing slop. With wheels on the... By newbill ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]50mercfan (3/11/2017)[/b][hr] the steering box in my 55... By aussiebill ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post I tend to agree with Bill. It may be time for a rebuild. Mine was just... By 62bigwindow ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post thanks for the help guys By 50mercfan ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post If you decide to have it rebuilt these guys get good reviews:... By Dobie ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Redheads is a good option also. I had them do my box and it came out... By 62bigwindow ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post What do they charge to rebuild one? Thinking about having the one in... By slumlord444 ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Received an E-mail from Lares Corp this morning. Was quoted $377 plus... By Dave ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Just wondering if there are any companies have the rebuilt ones on the... By mrmike ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Lares has a core charge which indicates they have rebuilt units on the... By Doby ( 8 Years Ago )
Forum Post Lares said they do not stock boxes for my '56 fairlane.......only do... By Dave ( 8 Years Ago )


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